industry 4.0
ProSweets 2020 nears international exhibition space sell-out
Organisers of the global ProSweets trade fair event in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed that its event space for 2020 has almost sold out.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Rise of the machines poses challenges and opportunities
The results of a survey released this week revealing a third of UK manufacturers expect lower-skilled job losses over the next five years due to growing automation is perhaps hardly surprising.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Industry showcase beckons for Theegarten-Pactec at ProSweets
Following completion of Theegarten-Pactec’s investment of over €30 million in enhancing its production facilities, the business appears in an especially strong position ahead of this year’s ProSweets. Neill Barston visits its Dresden headquarters to find out more
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Research into baked goods industry identifies productivity bonus from Industry 4.0
Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has released a new research paper that investigates the value of digitalisation for baked goods manufacturers.
PPMA show hailed as most successful in its 30-year history
Organisers of the UK’s PPMA trade event have hailed it as its most successful in its 30 year history, showcasing its most diverse range of manufacturing exhibitors.
Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
iba attracts a wealth of global confectionery and bakery innovations
An array of colourful bakery and confectionery, creative solutions and key equipment developments formed the major elements of the latest iba event in Germany. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global bake-off challenge set for iba trade fair
Some of the most skilled artisans in the world will be competing in the UIBC-Cup of Bakers held at this year’s iba trade fair in Munich, Germany this month
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
GSR expands its Italian cocoa press series
Though competition within the confectionery equipment market remains strong, Italy’s GSR Cocoa Machinery has stuck to its founding principles of focusing on quality and durability to deliver its latest range of cocoa presses. Neill Barston reports on its ongoing development
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major industry players prepare for iba trade fair
With an extensive range of equipment, processes and concepts being launched at this year’s iba in Germany, we examine some of the technology highlights expected at the event this month in Munich
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Italian confectionery market optimism despite economic challenges
Being home to some of the most renowned confectionery names in the industry has meant Italy has cherished its position among market leaders. Neill Barston reports on 2018’s progress.
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
IPACK-IMA attracts global packaging innovation
As a major focus for the European food sector, IPACK-IMA witnessed a number of product launches, including machines for the confectionery market. Neill Barston reports from Milan, Italy
Carle&Montanari-OPM set to unveil packaging system at IBA
Italian manufacturer Carle&Montanari-OPM has confirmed it is to unveil its latest flow packaging solution at this year’s IBA event in Munich, Germany.